In a surprising move, Iraq proposed the establishment of a joint security council between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Iraq said it will tackle the crisis of trust between the two countries.
National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji said Iraq presented the proposal to Saudi Arabia and Iran a few days ago.
However, he provided no details about the proposed mechanism.
Iraq Seeks Regional Stability
Al-Araji said distrust remains the main problem between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, neither country immediately commented on Iraq’s proposal.
He also stressed that Iraq’s decision to bring all weapons under state control remains a strategic national policy.
The Iraqi army formed a committee on June 3 to address the longstanding issue of armed groups operating across the country.
The proposal comes as regional tensions remain high. Recently, Iraqi and Saudi foreign ministers discussed regional developments and called for peaceful dispute resolution.
Saudi Arabia said on July 27 that it intercepted drones launched from Iraq toward oil facilities in Riyadh and the Eastern Province.
Tehran Talks Focus on Hormuz
Riyadh blamed Iran-affiliated militias and reserved the right to respond. Consequently, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered security agencies to investigate Saudi Arabia’s information.
Meanwhile, Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi will visit Tehran on Tuesday for talks concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei also said Pakistan’s army chief is arriving in Tehran on Monday (today).
The Chief of Defence Forces General Asim Munir’s visit is important to deescalate tensions between the United States and Iran.
